Description

RE/MAX ADDRESS is proud to present one of Durban's finest homes.

A true mansion built by Aaron Beare, Chairman of the Beares Group in the the 1960's, it is situated in Eastbourne Road, Morningside set on 4000m2 land with 1800m2 under roof. This masterpiece was built to exacting standards but has been tastefully modernized over the years by the existing owners to meet a more contemporary lifestyle for their family.

A broad driveway sweeps up to the house with ample parking either undercover or open for up to 10/12 cars.

Off the impressive and wide entrance hall are a guest cloakroom, wood panelled tv lounge and a large study with built in book shelves. The home then flows seamlessly into a huge open plan formal dining room and lounge with a full built in bar with temp controlled wine storage room. A further informal lounge with a feature fireplace and pizza oven is directly off the bar. Super for informal get togethers and cosy evenings in winter. A gorgeous covered veranda leads off the formal areas and has a built in braai as well as a fireplace. Ideal for entertaining on a large scale and it looks on to the immaculate level garden, pool and pergola. The abundance of well tended trees makes for a most beautiful and eye catching setting. A separate self contained guest suite is located just off the veranda and comprises a large bedroom, walk in dressing room, compact kitchen with granite tops and a bathroom with shower. Ideal for visitors and it has it's own entrance.

The huge kitchen is located directly off the dining room and is designed to cater for all needs with it's walk in cold rooms, large scullery and modern appliances. A delightful and charming children's play area is located directly off the kitchen together with a laundry and drying area.

A broad and attractive wooden staircase takes you upstairs with a landing and provides a blank canvas to allow for some artistic creativity. The righthand wing of the upstairs section comprises a tiled two bedroom , two bathroom flat with a fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge and this opens out onto a delightful patio with views over the garden and the sea in the distance. Ideal for entertaining.

This flat has it own private entrance from the rear of the home if required to use this.

The large main bedroom is a suite of rooms and has Rhodesian teak floors and leads out to a huge balcony with magnificent sea and city views.

There are his and hers separate walk in dressing rooms with exquisite bathrooms. Loads of cupboard space to meet the most discerning buyer.

A further three large en-suite bedrooms run off the passageway, all with plenty of built in cupboards and they all lead out to a wide balcony with fabulous views. Access to the upstairs quarters is well secured with security gates.

Situated separate to the main house is a large fully fitted gym, staff quarters comprising two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and bathroom and a number of storerooms. 

A full size floodlit tennis court with a large Pavilion, currently used as an art studio, is situated to the right and below the level of the house. 

The entire property is extremely well secured with a guard post at the entrance on Eastbourne road, CCTV, electric fencing and some of the boundary walls are over four metres high.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a true gentleman's residence in prime Morningside on a scale without compare.

RE/MAX ADDRESS operates in terms of a franchise agreement with RE/MAX of Southern Africa